DNA Test - Dublin, GA
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Dublin, Georgia at our centrally located testing laboratory. Call (478) 215-1727 or schedule online. We offer legal paternity tests, sibling studies, grandparent DNA tests, avuncular (aunt or uncle) testing, and postmortem DNA testing to determine if people are biologically related.
Set up DNA testing appointments online. Test results can be used in court for child support or to change a birth a certificate; it can also be used for simple peace of mind. Appointments can be scheduled together or separately. Legal DNA tests are done by cheek swab at our testing centers. We can also extract DNA samples from hair follicles, fingernails, and other specimens.
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DNA Test - Dublin, Georgia
Types of DNA Tests at our Dublin, Georgia locations:
The most commonly ordered DNA test is a Paternity Test to conclusively establish whether or not a man is the biological father of a child.
Paternity Testing can be performed at our testing centers. DNA Testing can be done for other close family relationships, such as:
Specimens we can test for DNA
The easiest and most reliable way to obtain a DNA sample for paternity testing is to swab the inner cheeks of the people being tested. These skin cells are known as buccal cells, and they rub off easily onto cotton swabs and remain in place for analysis by our laboratory. Other specimen samples, such as hair follicles, fingernails, and garments that might contain someone's DNA, can also be tested. An Alternative Specimen DNA Test is done by registering online and shipping the specimens to us.
Legally Admissible DNA Tests vs. "Peace of Mind" At-Home Tests
A Legal Paternity Test is a court admissible DNA testing service. Accurate results for DNA paternity testing with 99.99% confidence or greater take about a week.
When deciding which type of DNA test is right for you, consider first what you might do with the results. In order for the results of a DNA test to hold up in court, for child support, or to change the name on a birth certificate, the test must be done at a clinic using strict chain of custody procedures. Our Dublin DNA testing technicians are trained to follow guidelines that ensure that the results can be used for legal purposes.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Dublin GA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Dublin clinics is simple and fast, and we often have appointments available in the same week. It's always helpful to schedule in advance to make sure you get the time you want. Register online, or please call our customer service team, which can help you book your appointment over the phone.
We have state of the art testing labs and friendly clinics that perform the DNA sample collection in Dublin, plus many more locations throughout Georgia and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Dublin. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Dublin , GA so you can choose the testing center that is most convenient. When you register, you can also pick the appointment time and date that you prefer.
Why Health Street
Over a Decade of Experience
Health Street has been performing DNA testing nationally since 2010. We have helped thousands of people from Dublin to communities all across the USA get DNA tests and paternity tests.
Dedication to Excellence
Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing in Dublin that they need.
Dublin, GA - DNA Testing
How to Establish Paternity in Dublin, GA
When a Dublin child is born to two unmarried parents, both the father and mother must establish legal paternity to declare the child's biological father and provide him with paternal rights. Up until paternity is properly established, an unmarried Dublin father will hold zero custodial rights over a child and neither parent will be able to seek monthly child support assistance.
Luckily, establishing paternity in Dublin is simple and only requires the necessary paperwork through the Voluntary Paternity Acknowledgement Program. While this is a voluntary process, both parents should be 100% confident in a child's paternity before moving forward. DNA paternity testing may be required to eliminate any doubt and move forward with the establishment process.
Paternity Laws and Regulations in Dublin, GA
If a Dublin parent has established paternity without the use of DNA testing and later learns that the claim is incorrect, a motion to disestablish paternity will need to be filed in Laurens County Court. Under Georgia Code § 19-7-54, a motion to set aside a determination of paternity can be filed at any time and must include specific evidence to support the claim of mistaken paternity.
When a motion to set aside a paternity establishment is submitted, the courts will request any newly discovered evidence regarding the child's paternity, including the results of a DNA test that was conducted within 90 days of the motion. If these results demonstrate incorrect paternity, the Laurens County judge can then disestablish paternity and vacate any child support orders.
Paternity Programs in Dublin, GA
After paternity has been established, non-custodial parents may be legally required to provide monthly child support assistance. Since 1997, the Georgia Fatherhood Program has helped noncustodial parents avoid delinquent child support court hearings by providing them with a variety of services that encourage and support parental and financial involvement.
To help achieve self-sufficiency, the Georgia Fatherhood Program provides resources to noncustodial Dublin parents, including driver's license reinstatement, job placement, GED enrollment, and child support services. To enroll in this program, the Dublin parent must have an active child support case and have already established paternity.
Last updated 12/1/2023
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